Bmw M3 Convertible 1999
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 1999 BMW M3 Convertible.
The vehicle is described as a Rear-Wheel Drive Subcompact Cars Convertible(excludes sun-roof,t-bar).
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | Regular | |
| City MPG | Highway MPG | CO2 emissions |
| 15 - 17 MPG | 23 - 24 MPG | 444.35 - 493.72 g/mile |
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What is the MPG of a 1999 BMW M3 Convertible?
- The 1999 BMW M3 Convertible has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 15 - 17 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 23 - 24 MPG.
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What is the fuse box diagram for the 1999 BMW M3 Convertible?
- Fuse box diagrams for the 1999 BMW M3 Convertible can be found here
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What is the annual fuel cost for the 1999 BMW M3 Convertible?
- EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 1999 BMW M3 Convertible is $2700.
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Where is the 1999 BMW M3 Convertible produced?
- The 1999 BMW M3 Convertible is produced in Regensburg, Germany.
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Are there recalls for the 1999 BMW M3 Convertible?
- There are 1 recall(s) for the 1999 BMW M3 Convertible, additional information is below.
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How much horsepower does the 1999 BMW M3 Convertible have?
- The 1999 BMW M3 Convertible has 240 horsepower.
- 3.2L 6 cylinder 5-speed manual
Recall 7273 [USA]: This could cause the side air bag to deploy without an actual side crash. in addition, the battery safety terminal (bst) could also activate, disconnecting the starter cable from the battery. in this case, the vehicle's electrical system could continue to operate and the engine would continue to run, but after stopping, could not be restarted.
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Manual 5-spd Rear-Wheel Drive M3
Description Data Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 3.2 Transmission Manual 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -3750 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 14.8755 City mpg for fuel type 1, 17 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 20 Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 3.2 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2700 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 24 Vehicle record id 14847 2 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 9 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 10 Model name (carline) M3 Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 2-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 82 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 86 Transmission Manual 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 21.3353 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 33.7663 EPA vehicle size class Subcompact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -3750 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Automatic 5-spd Rear-Wheel Drive M3 Convertible
Description Data Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 3.2 Transmission Automatic 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -5250 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 16.5283 City mpg for fuel type 1, 15 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 18 Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 3.2 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 3000 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 23 Vehicle record id 14818 2 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 9 Model name (carline) M3 Convertible Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 2-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 74 Transmission Automatic 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 19.2 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 32.1 EPA vehicle size class Minicompact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -5250 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Manual 5-spd Rear-Wheel Drive M3 Convertible
Description Data Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 3.2 Transmission Manual 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -3750 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 14.8755 City mpg for fuel type 1, 17 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 20 Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 3.2 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2700 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 24 Vehicle record id 14819 2 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 9 Model name (carline) M3 Convertible Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 2-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 74 Transmission Manual 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 21.3353 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 33.7663 EPA vehicle size class Minicompact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -3750 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- B340714 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: Functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop. Cause material-
- SIB-33-01-02 - SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY: Bmw: a grinding noise is coming from the differential during slow cornering. When turning a slip/stick effect is created on the lining and steel discs incorporated in the differential clutch causes a grinding noise. *rm
- SI-B11-07-09 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS: Bmw: thermostat housing inspection. The retaining springs of the thermostat housing quick release couplings for the coolant hoses may not be locked correctly. This situation may result in a coolant leak. Models affected are m3 sedan (e
- 120299 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Customer may complain of engine running rough on cold start. *tt
Inadvertant side airbag deployment investigation # RQ99018
On march 26, 1999, bmw of north american, inc. Recalled 32,500 1999 323i and 328i manufactured up to april 1999, for inadvertent deployment of the side airbag system in certain non-crash impacts such as contacting large pot holes or curbs at substantial speed.As a remedy, bmw will recode the air bag control module of the affected vehicles with updated software.The recall was a result of an odi safety defect investigation. Odi received 1 consumer complaint of a 1999 model year m3 alleging the driver side door airbag deployed without side impact to the vehicle causing one injury.The complainants m3 uses the samechassis as the 3-series and was built in march 1999. The purpose of this rq is to determine the adequacy of the scope of the recall.Closing note: bmw has decided to conduct a safety recall campaign under safety recall number 99v-063.001.
139 Results returned successfully. NOTE: Any missing decoded values should be interpreted as NHTSA does not have data on the specific variable. Missing value should NOT be interpreted as an indication that a feature or technology is unavailable for a vehicle.
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Air Bag Loc Front | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Body Class | Coupe |
| DisplacementCC | 3152.000 |
| DisplacementCI | 192.3 |
| DisplacementL | 3.152 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| EngineHP | 240 |
| EngineKW | 178.9680 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW M GmbH |
| Error Text | 0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct |
| Fuel Type Primary | Gasoline |
| Make | BMW |
| MakeID | 452 |
| Manufacturer | BMW M GMBH |
| Manufacturer Id | 967 |
| Model | M3 |
| ModelID | 1710 |
| Model Year | 1999 |
| NCSA Body Type | 2-door sedan,hardtop,coupe |
| NCSA Make | BMW |
| NCSA Model | 3-series |
| Other Restraint System Info | Driver and Passenger Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) |
| Plant City | REGENSBURG |
| Plant Country | GERMANY |
| Seat Belts All | Manual |
| Series | 3 Series |
| VIN | WBSBG9334XEY81337 |
| Vehicle Type | PASSENGER CAR |
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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| No | No | N | None | None | 20150202 |
Air bag warning light is on. Diagnosis: passenger air bag electronics are faulty and need to be replaced. Cost to repair is over $500 per dealer. Bmw should have a recall for this but they do not show this with my vin. Please help. Thank you. *tr
| No | No | N | None | None | 20141023 |
The material used on the bmw steering wheel melts at the touch of sunlight- doesn't have to be a hot temperature. The melting of the steering wheel restricts me from using the horn and could very well have affected the airbag and/or deployment of the airbag. Also, it's sticky, my fingerprints and sleeve from my shirt are imprinted on the steering wheel...My long hair has been stuck on it. I'm afraid to touch the wheel- it nearly drips. What is this material? What's going on? Nothing was put on the steering wheel to cause this. This car is not under any warranty; however, this is a very, very dangerous defect that should not happen in any car, at any time. I don't know what material bmw used on the steering wheel, but i cannot drive the car until it's fixed... *tr
| No | No | N | None | None | 20060122 |
Dt*: the contact stated while driving, the oil light came on and the engine made a grinding noise. The contact pulled over and checked the oil. The oil was full. The vehicle was taken to the dealership who determined an oil pan nut fell off into the oil pan causing an oil pump failure which burn the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealership three days prior to this incident for regular maintenance, including an oil change. Updated 02/21/06. *jb
| No | No | N | None | None | 20040410 |
1999 bmw m3 convertible. Airbag light come up with no reason; potentially, airbig won't deploy if any accident happen. Vin [xxx]. Updated 07/30/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(b)(6)
| No | No | N | None | None | 20040113 |
The manual transmission on my bmw m3 has a defect. It involves the transmission sticking in 5th gear, especially when the weather is cold. This is a dangerous situation, because it compromises control of the car when shifting, leaving the operator wtihout full control of the car. This is a very common defect in 1999 m3s and many customers are experiencing a problem with this. Bmws fix is to replace the transmission, which is very expensive. *ak
| Crash | No | N | None | None | 20020228 |
The distance between the brake pedal and the gas pedal is too close and poses a danger when moving from the gas pedal to the brake. Your foot can become entangled under the brake pedal.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20020212 |
While driving 70mph the vehicle's left rear tire started to deflate due to a puncture and the tread separated from the sidewall. Nlm. On a separate occasion, the right rear tire failed due to the tread separation from the side wall. Tire size 245/40zr17, consumer stated when the tire was removed there was no evidence of a puncture. *yh
| Crash | No | N | None | None | 20010516 |
Sept 00 abs dash light on, took to dealer for repair, parts ordered, continued to drive with light on, repaired oct 00, abs dash light again on, took to dealer, told the abs was repaired-abs light on due to gas cap, may 2001 car out of control as if wheels locked, narrowly missed going in canal and hitting oncoming vehicles, service shop diagnosed abs failure
| No | No | N | 1 Injured | None | 19990725 |
Was traveling about 40mph when i hit a pothole and the side air bag went off and i almost lost controll of the vehicle
| VIN | Year | Model | Manufactured In |
|---|---|---|---|
| WBSBK9332XEC44254 | 1999 | M3 | REGENSBURG , GERMANY |
| WBSBG9334XEY81337 | 1999 | M3 | REGENSBURG , GERMANY |
| WBSBG933XXEY81584 | 1999 | M3 | REGENSBURG , GERMANY |
| WBSBK0338XEC40253 | 1999 | M3 | REGENSBURG , GERMANY |
| WBSBK0331XEC39803 | 1999 | M3 | REGENSBURG , GERMANY |
| WBSBK0338XEC40978 | 1999 | M3 | REGENSBURG , GERMANY |
| WBSBK9331XEC43645 | 1999 | M3 | REGENSBURG , GERMANY |
| WBSBK0338XEC41015 | 1999 | M3 | REGENSBURG , GERMANY |
| WBSBK0332XEC40832 | 1999 | M3 | REGENSBURG , GERMANY |
| WBSBG9332XEY81370 | 1999 | M3 | REGENSBURG , GERMANY |
| WBSBG9331XEY81361 | 1999 | M3 | REGENSBURG , GERMANY |
| WBSBG9331XEY80579 | 1999 | M3 | REGENSBURG , GERMANY |
| WBSBG9338XEY81485 | 1999 | M3 | REGENSBURG , GERMANY |
| WBSBK0339XEC39855 | 1999 | M3 | REGENSBURG , GERMANY |
| WBSBK033XXEC41081 | 1999 | M3 | REGENSBURG , GERMANY |
| WBSBK0333XEC40760 | 1999 | M3 | REGENSBURG , GERMANY |
| WBSBK0331XEC41681 | 1999 | M3 | REGENSBURG , GERMANY |